HBO says the documentary, "...traces the reporter's journey from her modest beginnings as the daughter of illiterate immigrants to her status as fearless journalist who stands up to the most powerful men in the world."

However, some would argue that she treated some presidents better than others. When discussing her tradition of ending presidential press conference with the signature "Thank you, Mr. President," Thomas remembers:

"I could see President Kennedy was struggling. So, finally, I got up, and I said, 'Thank you, Mr. President.'...I got him off the hook."